Today it's #InternationalMotherLanguageDay . With over 8,000 languages spoken worldwide, many are at risk of disappearing. Have students share a greeting in their mother language. Label classroom objects in multiple languages to highlight diversity. #oracylab

✨ Exciting News! .Our directors Sarah Howell & Lisa Kester-Dodgson from #oracylab shared insights from their Exploratory Talk projects in Italian high schools at #IATEFL2024. Now, their work is published alongside other inspiring ELT contributions!. #IATEFL #oracy #ELTCommunity

Every child deserves to be heard. Oracy helps students express their thoughts, ideas, and identities with confidence. Have students explain a social issue or a positive change to someone unaware of it. 🔽 More details below! . #WorldSocialJusticeDay #SpeakUp #oracylab

Tuo figlio ha l’Esame di Stato o un test d’inglese all’università?. Nei nostri percorsi online, gli studenti simulano esami orali e colloqui di lavoro, ricevono feedback personalizzati e imparano a parlare con sicurezza in situazioni reali. #inglese #oracylab

Managing speaking time = clarity, confidence & impact. Help students take control with these 4 steps:. 1️⃣ Prioritisation (Before speaking).✅ List key points & filter out unnecessary details. ✅ Assign rough time blocks (e.g., 30 sec intro, 2 min main). #Tips #speaking #oracylab

Accents, dialects, informal speech, why are some praised & others judged? Oracy should teach students to question language bias & value diverse voices. Let’s make all students feel heard. 🎙️ .#quote #quoteoftheday #neilmercer #oracy #oracylab

💗 Happy #valentineday! 💗. Love is everywhere in friendships, family, a teacher’s support, and the connections that shape us. 🔬 Explore love through science & language with our engaging lesson plans!. Find our lesson plans here👉 #oracylab

📻 This #worldradioday, UNESCO highlights “Radio and Climate Change”, showing radio’s role in sharing reliable info & local voices. 🌎 Oracy link? Radio builds listening & speaking skills important for critical thinking!. 🎧 Try "Tune In, Think, Speak!" in class!. #oracylab

Tuo figlio sa l’inglese ma ha difficoltà a parlarlo con sicurezza?. Blocchi, timidezza, parole che non escono? Con insegnanti esperte in oracy, sviluppiamo fiducia e abilità comunicative con tecniche pratiche ed efficaci. Contattaci: info@oracylab.org . #inglese #oracylab

Today is the International Day of Women & Girls in Science!. Less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. UNESCO’s 2024 Call to Action urges action to close this gap. Bring this conversation into the classroom with our oracy-based activities!. #WomenInScience #oracylab

❤️Love: Just chemistry or something more?. This lesson plan gets students debating, and discussing how love affects the brain & body!. ✅ Read & analyse scientific insights.✅ Prepare & debate both sides. Get the PDF👉 #valentineday #lessonplan #oracylab

This #valentineday, explore how language shapes emotions!. This lesson plan helps students:.📖 Discover untranslatable love-related words.💬 Discuss how language influences emotions. Get the PDF 👉 #sanvalentine #LessonPlan #oracy #oracylab

Ever watched a video online and wondered if it was actually true? . With information everywhere, young people need the confidence to question, the skills to challenge, and the voice to speak up. At Oracy Lab, we help them do just that. #quote #oracylab

International Stand Up to Bullying Day . Today, we recognise the impact of bullying, from physical and verbal abuse to cyberbullying. Steps for change: .1️⃣ Recognise signs early.2️⃣ Have meaningful conversations .3️⃣Create safe spaces.4️⃣ Empower bystanders. #NoBullying #oracylab

👉Body language is an important part of oracy, helping students express themselves beyond just words. Vote and share your thoughts!. #poll #bodylanguage #oracylab. When it comes to interpreting non-verbal cues, what do you think gives away how someone is feeling the most?.

From overcoming anxiety to feeling confident in oral tests, our public speaking workshop made a real difference. ‘I used to feel anxious speaking in front of others, now I can do it with confidence!’. | info@oracylab.org. #publicspeaking #oracylab

Prediction pause – Stop reading at important points and ask students to predict what happens next. Draw – Have students illustrate what they imagine as they listen to a story. Create a soundtrack –After reading, students pick music or sounds that match the story’s mood. #oracylab.

The words we say shape the way we think. 🌱. Instead of “I can’t do this,” what if we tried “I don’t understand yet”?.This quick speaking activity helps students practise turning negative thoughts into empowering ones. #positivethinking #oracylab

Last week at our Public Speaking Club, students took on an exciting challenge: a Pecha Kucha presentation!.10 slides, no text, 20 seconds per slide on a topic of their choice. They worked on eye contact, voice, and body language to keep their audience engaged!. #oracylab #oracy

Supporting children’s mental health We support students academically, but do we teach them how to express their emotions? . Read our article for tips: Share your thoughts below! . #childrenmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #oracylab